The Walker Webcast

Willy sat down with David Carle, the University of Denver’s head hockey coach and one of the most dominant leaders in college sports today. With three NCAA championships in the last five years, Carle is earning a reputation as the John Wooden of college hockey.   In this conversation, Coach Carle reveals what it really takes to build a championship culture—from identifying and recruiting the right people, to instilling a relentless team-first mindset, to leading in a way that drives both elite performance and long-term development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy delivers his CRE and economic outlook in a live presentation at MIT, offering a timely lens into today’s complex market environment. Cutting through the noise, he breaks down the forces truly shaping the landscape - from capital flows and consumer sentiment to multifamily fundamentals, affordability dynamics, and the macro and policy shifts set to define CRE in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy sat down with Angus Fletcher, professor of story science at Ohio State University and author of Primal Intelligence, for a fascinating conversation on how we can rethink intelligence in a rapidly changing world. Willy and Angus explored the differences between IQ, EQ, and primal intelligence, how imagination, intuition, and common sense drive performance, why storytelling matters in leadership, and why human intelligence remains essential in the age of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy sat down with Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work, the global research and analytics firm behind the Great Place To Work Certification, annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, and more. Willy and Michael explored what separates companies that make the list from those that do not, why trust is the foundation of a strong workplace culture, and why great leadership matters more than perks or benefits alone. They also discussed how investing in people, fostering connection, and using employee feedback can drive long-term performance and business success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Judith Joseph, board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, and author focused on trauma and high‑functioning depression. She discusses differences between burnout and persistent depression, how productivity can mask pain, grounding and venting techniques to stay present, epigenetics and reclaiming joy, digital detox and boundaries, and ways to rediscover meaning and connection.

James Lawrence, the Iron Cowboy: endurance athlete and bestselling author who completed 50 Ironmans in 50 days and 100 full triathlons in 100 days. He talks about how he found endurance sports, the mindset that pushes through doubt, the role of consistency and recovery, logistics and nutrition for extreme challenges, and turning personal grit into leadership and shared purpose.

Ivy Zelman, housing research leader with deep demographic and market forecasting expertise; Justin Nelson, debt capital markets and construction lending strategist; Kris Mikkelsen, capital markets chief tracking multifamily flows. They discuss spring home sales, shifting single‑family versus multifamily demand, construction and financing liquidity, private credit risks, and pockets of demand from data centers to build‑for‑rent.

Jesse Itzler, entrepreneur and endurance athlete who reframes limits from 'can' to 'will.' David Berry, hospitality founder who builds humble, hands-on cultures. Kira D'Amato, endurance athlete and entrepreneur who prioritizes family and health. Erling Kagge, explorer and philosopher who champions silence and walking for presence. They discuss purpose through action, humility in leadership, reclaiming time, and silence as a creative tool.

Dr. Peter Linneman, leading economist and Wharton Professor Emeritus, offers long-run views on productivity, interest rates, housing and asset classes. He discusses noisy jobs data, realistic AI-driven productivity gains, where rates should sit and likely Fed cuts. He highlights risks and opportunities across multifamily, office and data centers, and why U.S. wealth changes the debt conversation.

Dr. Michael Roizen, physician and bestselling author known for longevity and wellness work, shares practical science-backed strategies. He covers sauna and cold-plunge benefits, stress-busting trio of posse, purpose, play, breathing tricks, fasting-mimicking plans, alcohol moderation, sleep timing, supplements to consider, plasma exchange developments, and exercise pillars for long-term health.